Registered Nurse - Oncology

Norwalk Hospital Association•Norwalk, CT

19d•$48 - $68•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the Oncology department provides direct patient care guided by the American Nurses Association scope of practice. The nurse collaborates with patients, families or significant others, peers, physicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team to deliver healthcare services. The role includes assessing patient needs, planning and implementing care, and evaluating medical and nursing regimens in accordance with hospital and nursing philosophy, policies, procedures, and standards. The nurse demonstrates leadership, professional accountability, and commitment to ongoing growth. This position is based at Norwalk Hospital, a 366-bed academic and community medical center serving Fairfield County, Connecticut, and the surrounding New York Metro area. The schedule consists of rotating 12-hour shifts, 0700–1930 and 1900–0730, three shifts per week, with rotating weekends.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing with an associate-level degree is required.
Current, unobstructed Connecticut Registered Nurse license for Connecticut hospitals; new graduates awaiting licensure may be considered at the discretion of the Chief Nursing Officer in Connecticut only.
BLS credential.
Ability to exert up to 35 pounds of force; the role involves medium-to-heavy physical effort.
The position involves significant manual skills, motor coordination, and finger dexterity.
The position involves some occupational risk and some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, and human waste.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
American Nurses Association-endorsed certification or Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses certification, subject to specialty-hour work requirements.

Responsibilities

Complete patient assessments and reassessments as clinically indicated, and document the plan of care, interventions, outcomes, and the patient’s physical, mental, and emotional status.
Complete documentation appropriate to the patient’s level of care, including transfer and discharge documentation as indicated.
Follow the five Rights of Medication Administration; explain medications to patients and families or significant others; assess allergies, parameters, potential side effects, and effectiveness; intervene as needed; and reassess and document responses according to hospital policy.
Coordinate and supervise nursing care, including delegating tasks, and remain accountable for delegated care.
Promote a culture of safety by assessing potential patient safety risks, following hospital safety policies and procedures, and initiating interventions related to identified risk factors.
Conduct bedside shift reports and bedside rounds with peers for assigned patients at change of shift.
Document the application of the nursing process responsibly, accountably, and ethically to support quality care.
Ensure appropriate patient hand-off when leaving for breaks.
Assess patient and family or significant-other learning needs; plan and provide instruction using applicable teaching methods; and assess and document responses to teaching.
Care for specific patient populations as necessary, regardless of location.
Deliver patient-centered care by embracing cultural diversity, respecting individual dignity, and maintaining open communication through active listening.
Meet accreditation, regulatory, and compliance responsibilities related to the position.
Maintain and develop clinical and professional knowledge and skills through experiential, formal, and independent learning activities.
Support the learning and success of others through mentorship.
Perform other duties as assigned within the state nursing scope of practice.